Set reasonable goals, ones you feel you can achieve.
Think in terms of a series of small goals. These are easier to reach than one huge goal. Try quitting for only one day as practice.
Talk positively about your ability to quit.
Listen to what you say to others and to yourself about quitting. Do you hear yourself saying, "I can't do it"? Make yourself say, "I can. My reasons are strong. I can quit."
Try gathering as much information as you can about quitting. Talk to others who've quit about their experiences. How did they do it? Did they go cold turkey or use a quitting aid? Did they talk with a counselor? Go to a group? Maybe the same thing will work for you. Also, you could gather more information from magazines, newspapers, bookstores, and libraries. If you have access to the Internet, visit websites for information on quitting.
